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Posted: June 18, 2008

Alligator captured in Harnett County

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Lillington, N.C. — An 8-foot alligator has been captured in a Harnett County creek, and state wildlife agents plan to release the reptile near the coast, authorities said.

Harnett County animal control officers and state Wildlife Resources Commission agents captured the gator Sunday evening in a creek off U.S. Highway 401 about a half-mile north of Lillington, authorities said.

Authorities said the gator likely swam up the Cape Fear River, and the wildlife agents planned to relocate the animal back downstream.

The case marks the second time in less than a year that a gator has been found in Harnett County. Last August, a group of residents captured one in a farm pond.

RELATED TOPICS: Harnett County, Cape Fear River, Cape Fear High School

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"I think he was making his way to Ohio to terrorize more Buckeye fans." LOL!!!! A+ for that one!!
daMoFo
June 18, 2008 8:42 p.m.
devilwabluedresson and Coach K is great: I thought they were off the list. There are alligator farms-see my info: Alligator farming is a big and growing industry in Georgia, Florida, Texas and Louisiana. These states produce a combined annual total of some 45,000 alligator hides. Alligator hides bring good prices and hides in the 6-7 foot range have sold for $300 each, though the price can fluctuate considerably from year to year. The market for alligator meat is growing and approximately 300,000 pounds of meat is produced annually. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, raw alligator meat contains roughly 200 calories per 3oz serving size, of which 27 calories come from fat.
Click to view my profile catwoman1
June 18, 2008 6:29 p.m.
Remind me NOT to go out to eat in Harnett County anytime soon.

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Tarheel Army Mom
June 18, 2008 4:50 p.m.
you can hunt gators in fla la. s.c. and has been so for some time now.
Click to view my profile batcave
June 18, 2008 4:24 p.m.
The American alligator is no longer an "endangered species" technically, but,"Alligators in North Carolina are protected by law, making it illegal to hunt, trap or injure them." From: http://www.ncaquariums.com/askaquarium/alligators.htm
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June 18, 2008 4:21 p.m.
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